Dr. Cardamone's Biography — Kristen E. Cardamone, D.O. is a Board Certified Physiatrist who is Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine procedures. She graduated cum laude and with Distinction, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Specialization in Neuroscience, a specialization track that she pioneered. She graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed her Residency training in the Specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian University Hospitals of Columbia Presbyterian and Weill Cornell. Dr. Cardamone then completed her additional Fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Spine Rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York. Dr. Cardamone has remained involved with the New York-Presbyterian Residency program and currently serves as a voluntary Assistant Attending at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine where she enjoys teaching the Residents in their Acute Back Pain Clinic. She is a co-author for the Visceral Pain in Cancer chapter in Cancer Rehabilitation Principles and Practice textbook. Dr. Cardamone has also been listed as a New Jersey Top Doctor in 2015 and 2016.

Dr. Elbaz's Biography — Dr. Tamer Elbaz is experienced in Pain Management and has been serving the New York area for more than 18 years. Dr. Elbaz is experienced in Interventional Pain Medicine, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Pharmacological Pain Management. He is also a professional member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the International Spine Interventional Society and the American Society of Anesthesiologist. Professional Associations World Institute of Pain American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine International Spine Interventional Society American Society of Anesthesiologist Awards & Accolades Vitals Patients' Choice Award Vitals: Compassionate Doctor Recognition Vitals: On-Time Doctor Award Hospital Affiliations: Lenox-Hill Hospital and Downstate Hospital Center Office Hours Mon:08:00am - 07:00pm Tue:08:00am - 05:00pm Wed:08:00am - 05:00pm Thu:08:00am - 07:00pm Fri:08:00am - 04:00pm Sat:09:00am - 03:00pm

Dr. McWilliam's Biography — James R. McWilliam, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. His treatment philosophy stresses conservative management and, if non-operative treatment fails, he applies an evidence-based approach to surgical correction and repair. An emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, when applicable, frequently returns his patients to an active lifestyle faster than traditional, open techniques. As the foremost foot and ankle surgeon in Westchester County, Dr. McWilliam has pioneered cutting-edge techniques in foot and ankle surgery including arthroscopic cartilage and ligament repair, percutaneous Achilles tendon repair, and minimally invasive bunion surgery. As such, he is an in-demand speaker on a national and international level. A lifelong educator, Dr. McWilliam continues to train medical personnel in orthopaedic surgery, from medical students to experienced surgeons. Dr. McWilliam provides surgery for and attends a clinic for patients without insurance in Westchester County. He regularly travels to Haiti to perform life changing surgery for patients there who would otherwise not have access to care. In 2018, he was named a Westchester Magazine Healthcare Hero for this service, as well as for his advancements in the care of disorders of the foot and ankle.

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